Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Perry County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Linden, TN, encompassing approximately 422.9 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Perry County High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Perry County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry County High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry County High School's ranking?
Perry County High School is ranked #1390 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Perry County High School often compared to?
Perry County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, Lewis Co High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry County High School?
The graduation rate of Perry County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Perry County High School?
273 students attend Perry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Perry County High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Perry County High School offer ?
Perry County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry County High School part of?
Perry County High School is part of Perry County School District.
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